Overfatigue – a condition of an organism which is caused by too strong tension because of frequent stresses, disorders, full-time employment at the computer, long-term reflections, etc.
This state is very dangerous to a human body and can lead to undesirable consequences.
Reasons
Basis for emergence of this state is the discrepancy of duration of hard work and time of rest. Treat the reasons of overfatigue:
- sleep debt;
- stresses, depressions;
- excessive brain activity;
- diseases which complicate breath, for example bronchial asthma;
- side effect from intake of some drugs for flu and cold;
- improper feeding;
- dissatisfaction with the relations, salary, etc.;
- negative living conditions.
Important! The adult cannot be at the computer more than twelve hours a day. It can result in fatigue, and owing to overfatigue.
Signs and symptoms
One of signs of overfatigue is constant drowsiness - it is and there is the main symptom. Also there are other signs to which it is worth paying attention:
- fatigue and weakness do not pass even after a long dream;
- frequent headaches;
- impossibility to fall asleep, despite fatigue;
- emotional frustration;
- change of complexion or hypostasis;
- elevated pressure;
- nervousness and irritability;
- scattered attention, impossibility to concentrate;
- memory impairment;
- loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
- reddening of an eyeball.
Many signs can be symptoms of other diseases. In the list there are no unique signs which indicate the diagnosis. But each of these symptoms is objective sign of overfatigue if it is shown in a complex with others against the background of strong physical and mental activities.
Whether you know? The female is exposed to overfatigue because of brittle nervous system more often.
Types of overfatigue
Overfatigue can be two types:
- Mental (intellectual).
Physical overfatigue – result of strong physical activities which develops gradually. At first at the person the small fatigue and mild pains in muscles is observed. Often do not pay attention to it and continue to lead a usual life. Through time the organism is exhausted and leads to overfatigue.
Whether you know? The exhaustion differs from overfatigue in the fact that the second – pathological process which results from prolonged exhaustion.
Intellectual overfatigue arises owing to mental and emotional loadings. It is similar to usual fatigue. The person tries to have a rest and get enough sleep, considering that it will pass thus. Doctors claim what will be not enough such actions. For restoration the person needs to receive medical treatment.
Possible complications
Overfatigue is not a disease. But it is impossible to disregard this syndrome. Protective forces of an organism which do not allow development of diseases are weakened. If not to take reasonable measures on elimination of this state, then complications are possible:
- the increased irritability, aggression, neurosises, hysteria;
- disorders of digestion;
- weakening of the immune system;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
Prevention
There are prevention measures in which it is necessary:
- to refuse strong medicines, for example sleeping pill;
- to use technology of relaxation, for example meditation;
- to reduce the intake of alcohol and tobacco products, whenever possible in general to exclude;
- to visit a massage office;
- to find interesting hobby;
- to get positive emotions from communication with people, pleasant for you;
- to analyze the fears, to define necessary actions and to carry out them in turn.
These measures of prevention concern the general to exclude the reason which led to overfatigue. The periods of serious tension need to be planned in advance and to carry out preparation by means of trainings. Mental strain needs to be removed by means of physical activity with further relaxation.
Important! After a serious illness or operation it is necessary to exclude physical and mental work until until organism reserves completely are restored.
Treatment
The principle of therapy consists in decrease in all loadings.
In the beginning it is worth adjusting the daily routine, to stop intellectual and physical activity for several weeks. Depending on the speed of restoration of an organism the doctor will make the decision on an opportunity to return to habitual life.
Completely to exclude household problems, to spend more time in the fresh air better, to visit massage offices. In a difficult situation it is necessary to do 2-3 weeks nothing at all, there has to be a full relaxation. Later time it is possible to connect gradually walks in the fresh air, moderate physical activity.
Medicines use only in the presence of indications. Generally it is the all-strengthening medicines:
- sedatives;
- stimulators of brain blood circulation;
- hormonal medicines (in the started cases).
Also appoint vitamins for good work of nervous system and fight against feeling of fatigue: C, E, D vitamins, groups B.
To fill shortage of vitamin C it is necessary to use potatoes, pineapple, a lemon, beet, a dogrose, blackcurrant.
Except vitamins use stimulators for increase in the general tone: tinctures of an eleuterococcus and ginseng. Also doctors recommend to use homeopathic medicines. They on a vegetable basis therefore have a minimum of side effects. At early stages it is possible to use folk remedies for fight against this problem: camomile tea, dogrose infusion, garlic (3 cloves daily).
The good result will be if to take medical baths, adding coniferous extract, mint, a thyme or sea salt.
Overfatigue usually comes to an end with recovery. It is necessary to remove only the cause of its emergence and to carry out good therapy.